Incoming seed is examined to determine embryo count to help decide how much seed should be sown, and/or which capsule would be the best to sow. Permanent sample slides are also prepared. Each separate package of seed is examined because these are generally from separate capsules, which is what we request from our donors.

Seed Assay Number:		6312
Packet Code Number:		1A06312QA
Harvest date:		01/18/2012
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/24/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have small sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		11%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		6313
Packet Code Number:		1A06313PZ
Harvest date:		01/18/2012
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/24/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 6312.